According to their Myspace Profile "Greg and Inara met a few years ago. Discovered a common love of jazz standards...nerded out for a couple of hours playing every song they knew...and then wrote and recorded a record together."
You're a Cad
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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Now you expect,
We'll see how you're really so much better now,
But I know the truth, I won't waste my youth
On a cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap
All the lives that you've had, all the hearts you eat
You're a rascal and a rogue, a villain and a crook
I should be better, but I'm worse
What's the point pretending that you could be a better man
Just give in, since you always end up right back where you began
Still I know the truth, but I have a sweet tooth for a
Cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap
All the lives that you've had, all the hearts you eat
You're a rascal and a rove, a villain and a crook
Still I tug at your line, I'm a fish on your hook
You're rash and you're hasty
You're reckless with my heart, still I wait by the phone
I will never get smart
I should be better, but I'm worse
(Still I know the truth, but I have a sweet tooth)
For a cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap
All the lives that you've had, all the hearts you eat
You're a rascal and a rove, a villain and a crook
Still I tug at your line, I'm a fish on your hook
You're rash and you're hasty
You're reckless with my heart, still I wait by the phone
I will never get smart
I should be better, but I'm worse
The Bird and the Bee’s song “You’re a Cad” is a whimsical tribute to the irresistible attraction of a rogue. The song addresses someone who is well aware of their lover’s flawed character but still finds themselves hopelessly drawn to them. The opening lines suggest that after the lover’s latest disappearing act, they have returned, expecting the world to take notice. However, the singer knows better and sees through their facade.
The lyrics then describe the lover as a “cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap” who has eaten many hearts and lived many lives. However, despite being fully aware of their rascally character, the singer admits to being a floundering fish on the lover’s hook, unable to resist their advances. They should know better but can’t help themselves, implying that the attraction is addictive, and the singer is trapped in their own inability to function without the lover in their life.
Overall, the song acknowledges the lighthearted nature of being attracted to a cad, but also highlights the inevitability of the heartbreak that will soon follow.
Line by Line Meaning
So now you want the whole world to notice that you've come around,
You crave for everyone to acknowledge your presence after being away for a while.
Now you expect, We'll see how you're really so much better now,
You're anticipating that others will acknowledge how much you've changed since you were last seen.
But I know the truth, I won't waste my youth
Despite your claim of being a better person, I know the reality and won't waste my time on you.
On a cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap
You're an unreliable man who plays with women's feelings and can't be trusted.
All the lives that you've had, all the hearts you eat
You've caused pain and heartbreak to so many women throughout your life.
You're a rascal and a rogue, a villain and a crook
You're a dishonest person who behaves in a cunning and deceitful way.
Still I tug at your line, I'm a fish on your hook
Despite my better judgment, I'm still attracted to you and can't resist your charm.
I should be better, but I'm worse
I know I should stay away from you, but I keep coming back and making the same mistake.
What's the point pretending that you could be a better man
It's pointless to act like you're capable of being a good person when you clearly aren't.
Just give in, since you always end up right back where you began
You might as well give up trying to change because you always revert to your old ways.
You're rash and you're hasty
You act impulsively without thinking about the consequences of your actions.
You're reckless with my heart, still I wait by the phone
You don't consider my feelings when you make decisions, but I still hope you'll call me.
I will never get smart
I know I should learn from my mistakes, but I can't help but fall for you again and again.
For a cad and a bounder, a dog and a cheap
I keep pursuing you even though you're a dishonest and untrustworthy man.
You're rash and you're hasty
You act impulsively without thinking about the consequences of your actions.
You're reckless with my heart, still I wait by the phone
You don't consider my feelings when you make decisions, but I still hope you'll call me.
I should be better, but I'm worse
I know I should stay away from you, but I keep coming back and making the same mistake.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, INARA GEORGE
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